Casual Water Sports Instructor - Teesside

• Casual Water Sports Instructor - Teesside

Contract type Casual

Closing date 31 May :00 PM

Casual Water Sports Instructor at Tees Active

Job Reference: 757

TEES BARRAGE INTERNATIONAL WHITE-WATER CENTRE

£12.82 per hours (including holiday pay)

THE COMPANY

Tees Active is a charitable leisure trust that invests 'every single penny' of profit in to providing a variety of exciting and rewarding leisure activities to enable the local community to lead a healthier, happier, and more active life.

Based in the community our modern facilities, including state of the art fitness clubs, an international standard white water centre and the North East's leading Ice Arena provide the perfect environment for Tees Active to promote physical activity with the aim of inspiring active lifestyles, improving health and wellbeing and building stronger communities.

With over 250 employees Tees Active are committed to workforce training and personal development and the successful candidate will apply their knowledge, experience, and training to play an integral part in the future success of Tees Active.

Tees Barrage is also home to NorthShore Water Sports , the ultimate kayaking and canoeing store as well as Air Trail , the UK's biggest high ropes adventure course.

THE ROLE

The role will predominantly include delivery of kayaking, open canoeing, raft building, bell boating to a wide variety of customers. Along with helping with the smooth day to day operation of the venue.

ABOUT YOU

You must be self-motivated and have the ability to work with a varied range of customers of different ages and ability.

Essential Skills/Qualifications:

• Paddlesport Instructor or higher (must keep qualifications updated)
• Safeguarding certificate (can be gained through Tees Active)
• First Aid Certificate.
• Possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Enjoy interacting and motivating customers to build their confidence and skills.

The successful applicants will be required to have DBS enhanced checks.

BENEFITS

As part of the Tees Active team, you will gain access to a variety of team benefits that you can enjoy throughout your time with us - it's one of the ways we show how much we value you and your role within the organisation. Team benefits are split into two areas, MyPERKS and MyHEALTH.

• Free or discounted activities for you to keep active with Tees Active
• Discount on various Tees Active activities for your immediate family to enjoy
• Discount with local businesses and services
• A range of health and wellbeing services to keep you at your fit and healthy best
• Access to exclusive rewards and discounts with over 500 national big brand retailers

The above benefits vary depending on whether you are applying for a contracted or casual role.

INFORMAL DISCUSSION

For information, please contact Chris Gibbens, Centre Manager on

Closing date: Noon, 31st May 2026 (please note this advert offers multiple start date opportunities)

Interview Date:Ongoing

If we have not contacted you within 6 weeks of the closing date, we would thank you for your interest in the vacancy but on this occasion your application will not be progressed.